1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1962 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1966 Ford GT 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm). This means 1966 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GT 40 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2070 mm |
